| Henry Cort Community College | |
| Established: | 1984 |
| Type: | Community school |
| Head: | Mr Christopher Anders |
| Address: | Hilson Drive |
| City: | Fareham |
| County: | Hampshire |
| Country: | England |
| Postcode: | PO15 6PH |
| Local Authority: | Hampshire |
| Ofsted: | yes |
| Urn: | 116466 |
| Staff: | 150 |
| Enrolment: | 864 [1] |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| Lower Age: | 11 |
| Upper Age: | 16 |
| Houses: | Invincible, Daring, Triumph, Victorious |
| Colours: | Navy Blue blazers, House Coloured Tie, and navy blue jumpers. |
| Publication: | Prospectuses |
| Website: | http://www.henry-cort.hants.sch.uk |
The Henry Cort Community College, formerly Fareham Park Senior School, is a mixed sex comprehensive school in Fareham, Hampshire, England.
It is one of three comprehensive schools in Fareham, and had around 850 students at the last count. It has a sporting tradition, especially in field hockey, and has sports facilities, including an astroturf pitch and a gym. The school is named after the iron pioneer, Henry Cort.
The college is set within a suburban 337acres site, on the edge of Fareham Park Estate of Fareham, with views over the Meon Valley and The Solent, on a clear day, you can see the Isle of Wight.
On 1 September 1984, as a result of the reorganisation of Fareham's Secondary Schools, Fareham Park School became Henry Cort Secondary School and later Henry Cort Community College.
The college has eleven fully networked ICT suites with over 400 computers linked to the internet; seminar rooms; a specialist Design Technology room, including an electronics Lab; a Food Technology kitchen; art and design rooms, including textiles; two sports halls; specialist language rooms; science laboratories, a learning resource centre; an all-weather pitch; and sizeable sports fields.
The houses at Henry Cort are all named after English naval ships or submarines, because of the naval activity of nearby Portsmouth.
The college has a special education department, located in the Communications Block formally the William Makepeace Thackeray Building.
The college is split into five main buildings: the Prices Building, the Jenner Building, the Austen Building, the White Building, and the Thackeray Building, following a trend of naming the buildings for various English historical figures. The Thackeray Building is the main structure, with three floors housing the canteen, the English department and the languages department. The Austen Building houses the DT (Design Technology) classrooms, Student office and the nurse. While the Jenner Building is home to the sports hall, the gym, and the music and drama classroom, as well as the main seminar room. The White Building contains the science, Humanities and maths rooms, including science labs. The Prices Building houses the library and the principal’s office.
The college hosts an annual sports day, with events including javelin throw, sprints, long jump, high jump, and the world famous tug of war.
The 2024 Henry Cort Sports Day will be remembered as one of the greatest days in the school's sporting history, thanks to the exceptional performances of Nathan Voller, Tyler Stephens, and Harrison Fawcett. Nathan Voller, an extraordinary athlete with unparalleled speed and agility, left spectators in awe as he shattered two longstanding school records. His lightning-fast 100m sprint, completed in a jaw-dropping 11.17 seconds, and his breathtaking 200m finish in 23.96 seconds, showcased his dedication, talent, and sheer athletic brilliance.
The excitement continued with an epic tug of war battle between Team Victorious and Team Invincible, as they fiercely competed for the final points. Harrison Fawcett, demonstrating incredible strength, anchored Team Victorious in a grueling showdown against Tyler Stephens, whose strength was said to be twice that of his entire team, on Team Invincible. The struggle was intense, with both teams giving their all in a thrilling display of determination and endurance. The total weight of Team Victorious must have been over 600 kilograms, adding to their advantage. Despite Tyler's immense power, Team Victorious ultimately triumphed. This dramatic tug of war victory added to the day's unforgettable celebration of athletic excellence and teamwork.
The total points result of the Henry Cort Sports Day remains unknown at this point, but one thing is certain: it was incredibly close. The day was filled with intense competitions and outstanding performances from athletes like Nathan Voller, Tyler Stephens, and Harrison Fawcett. Every race, jump, and throw contributed to the nail-biting excitement, with teams battling fiercely for every point. As the final tallies are being calculated, the anticipation builds, but the undeniable truth is that the margin of victory will be slim, reflecting the evenly matched and high-caliber competitors who made the day truly memorable.